Daily Archives: 31 March 2015

Apostate or Atheist?

Posted on 31 March 2015 by catholicsensibility

Max tells us he won’t be visiting sometime in the near future. I hope he stays and posts as much as he wishes. I do not find him bothersome–at least in the sense that other Catholics have found me bothersome … Continue reading →

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The Armchair Liturgist: Short Passions?

Posted on 31 March 2015 by catholicsensibility

It’s been a few decades since I was in a parish that used missalettes during Holy Week, so I had nearly forgotten that there’s an option for a “shorter” Passion narrative. You can probably guess my personal assessment of the … Continue reading →

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Resistance

Posted on 31 March 2015 by catholicsensibility

Back in the 80’s I remember a common criticism of liberation theology is that it was too beholden to the political expression of marxism. I was amused to see those rogue bishops explicitly calling themselves by a political term. Not … Continue reading →

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DPPL 263: Shrine and Symbol

Posted on 31 March 2015 by catholicsensibility

Some Scripture is cited to root us in Christ: 263. Shrines, like churches, have enormous symbolic value: they are icons “of the dwelling place of God among (people)” (Rev 21,3) and allude to “the mystery of the Temple” which was … Continue reading →

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